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North Shields, North East
John Spence Community High School is a secondary academy in North Shields, North East.
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John Spence Community High School is a secondary academy in North Shields, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 391 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 4.9%, 35% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.1%.
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John Spence Community High School has an overall absence rate of 11.1%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).
The teacher turnover rate at John Spence Community High School is 4.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
John Spence Community High School has 391 pupils on roll.
35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
20% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
John Spence Community High School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, John Spence Community High School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While John Spence Community High School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
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